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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-07-15
CONDENSED STATE NEWS.

Tx Gov. Alger sails for Europe about
the 10Th inst.
Work has been commenced on the new
nigh school building at Caro-.
Maj. j. X. stone an old resident of Ben
ron Harbor and prominent G.. A. r., man j
dead
1t is reported that ex-Gov. Begole is
about to engage in the iron business in
Mexico.
Kalkaska hopes to have new union
del OF when the D., G. q +. railroad is
completed.
Duffany Bros. bazaar in Jackson, was
burglarized of $3.50 worth of plumber the
other night
The Lansing engine and iron works
shipped full carload of engines to Iowa
the other day.
A terrible scourge, resembling diphtheria
Is raging at Cockburn island at the head
of Lake Huron.
The soldiers and sailors of central Michi-
gan will hold their annual encapment in
lonia, Aug. l6-ls.
Symes Bros planning mill at Bancroft,
was damaged by fire the other night TO
the amount OF $500.
A company has been organized TO build
an independent railroad between East
Saginaw and Durand.
Manistee saloonist has been sued for
5000 damages for selling liquor TO three
minor sons of citizen.
The board of supervisors Of Iosco coun-
ty have resolved to prosecute DR.. Wier TO
the full extent of the law.
The proposed railroad from Alpena to
Petoskey is now said 60 be as good as a
fact and i'm the near future.
John Boswell, a gypsy camping near
Grand Rapids, committed suicide the 9th.
er day by jumping into the river.
A free hospital and clinic in Detroit is
being talked about. Ex-Gov. Alger will
give $1,000 toward the enterprise.
The excitement ov9r the discovery OF
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-07-15
MANY LIVES LOST.
A Number of Buildings Slide Into the
Lake.

Half of the new quays just completed
along the street skirting the lake at Zug,
the capital OF the canton of that name in
switzerland suddenly sank into the lake
the other morning, carrying with them the
roadway and forty houses. Among the
buildings was a crowded inn known as the
Hotel Zurich, four floors of which were
filed with guests. The hotel, like the 9TH
err houses vanished completely from sight
and took with il large number of its in
mates the most Of whom were i'm bed aud
asleep. There was scarcely any warning
. sVl Ioatastrophe and IL is likely many OF
those who persisted never knew what had
happened. At least 100 persons lost their
lives. Among those in the hotel who failed
10 escape was NJ. Collin, the president OF
the canton of Zug. An infant was found
alive ana unhurt floating about on the
lake i'm its cradle a large rescuing party
is at work endeaving 20 recover the dead
from the water or 20 find the living be-
meath the debris OF houses that were
wrecked but not engulfed.
Pinkerton men have been sent 20 the
Pennsylvania coke regions to protect the
workers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-07-15

Attorney General Taggart calls the at
tention of newspapers to the law against
advertising lotteries, referring especially
10 the Louisiana state lottery. He says:
! have been requested TO direct the at
tention OF the prosecuting attorneys to
this violation OF law, and in several in
stances have done 80 Many newspaper
men are undoubtedly ignorant Of the law
and others, quite like Y, assume that the
advertisement being clothed IN an editori-
al garb, does not come within the prob
bition against lotteries, found in chapter
"a of Howell's statutes
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-07-15

and took the boy out but soon afterward
heard him screaming inside. He had run
in again and was there burned to death.
Loss on building nominal
1t is rumored that rich vein OF gold
bearing quartz has been found on the
lands OF the Lake Superior iron company
six miles north of Ishpeming. The ore as
says almost fabulously rich in preciou
metal When the quartz is broken the
gold will hold together This discovery
creates great excitement and will have the
effect of sending hundreds of explorers
into the gold belt north OF lshpeming and
Negaunee.
Mrs DR.. W. J. Calvert, formerly Sarah
Rutherford of Jackson, has brought suit
for libel. asking $4,000 damages, against
the Denver Evening Telegram for publish
ing six or seven columns OF matter relat
ng to herself and the doctor, the principal
allegations being that they were not mar
ried for the reason that DR.. Calvert's di
vorce from his former wife had been set
aside in Dakota. Ii is claimed that the
and they are legal; hence the suit is
brought
On the order of the governor the secre
tary Of state has issued the commissions
10 the following persons George G..
Briggs of Grand Rapids, George w. Craw
ford Of Big Rapids and Peter Lennon O
Flint. commissioners to locate by monu-
ment the position of the Michigan regi
ments at Gettysburg. George Kirby of
ID L.. "A
road along base line OF Bots Blanc island.
Jonathan j. Woodman of Paw Paw, 10 be
member Of the live stock sanitary com
mission for six years, vice Thomas Mans
of Berrlen county, who declined to qualify.
Gabriel Grohe, Finlander employed in
the night shift of the Burliss mill in Mar
quette, was employed as of bearer be
cen the two circular saws, controlling
the machinery by foot levers. While
talking to some one he forgot himself for
moment large log struck cant
turned and knocked him with frightful,
force directly across the big circular saw
He was completely severed in twain, the
saw cutting him diagonaily from the right
hip TO the left shoulder, splitting the
heart IN the center. The scene was SO
sickening that the force was unnamed
He leaves wife and family in Finland.
Michigan headquarters at the national
educational association, which meets al
Chicago July u 10 IL will be at the
Palmer house. 1t is suggested that re
union of all te chers in attendance at the
association, who are now teaching or who
have ever taught in Mich gan, he held al
the Palmer house some time during the
meetings Of the association. Prof vii
liam f. Sheldon, Boston, Mass. president
writes: LAS Michigan is one of the five
grand states carved out Of the northwest
ern territory consecrated TO freedom and
education 10y the ordinance of 1857, the
one hundredth anniversary Of which W,
celebrate Wednesday evening. July IL, al
Chicago, ] am especially DESTROYS that
your state should be we'll represented 10y
educators AM also 10y your historical so
cieties." The railroads will sell teacher
and all school officers round trip tickets
from all principal stations to Chicago and
return for one fare, plus - 20 pay for a
membership coupon. Tickets good going
from , 20 -, returning 20 September 10
inclusive.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-07-15

Sheep skins. wool. % "a %
WOOIs-1 he Boston Commercial bulletin
says: Michigan wool is quiet and steady
New Y wool costs the dealers here at least
3lCd32c but 81 o. cents is the highest figure
that has been obtainable for choice y and
above. At sc new = would cost at - q
53 per cent shrinkage. 6J,di0c clean.
LIVE STOCK.
CATTLE-Market common TO fair, 81. ijG6
$4.25 good To choice, 81 35Ca4 60: stockers
and feeders 81 ,5(G3 15: veals $4U4 80.
SHEEP Market active and a shade high
err; common to tair 8 ,5ld4 choice TO
extra, s. 2jCGi 20: common to prime
lambs, $500 y: extra, SO 20.
HoGs-Market excited; prices advanced
10dl5c, light pigs ~ '5d5 10; mixed pigs
and light Workers g. 20Cd5 40; selected
Workers 81 45,05 Boz selected medium
weights 50 5j05 80; extra, - 20: selected
heavy ends, 81 50d4 GO.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-07-15

James Robinson, the champion bareback
rider OF the world, Is now 81 years of age.
He remarks that in "a year or two he pro
poses TO elettrify Europe with n new feat
of horsemanship. as he first did in 1887.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-07-15
Salt for June.

The monthly report Of the state inspect
or shows the salt inspection for June a,
follows Saginaw county, 9l,405 bbls. ;
Bay county, 1919 bbls. Manistee county,
$3.50 bbls. ST. Clair county 24,3 9 bbls.
Mason county, a. bbls., Midland coun
ty q, 0 bbls Huron county, %, .33 bbls. .
Iosco county, 5l,510 Dbl. Total, $40, 5!2
bbls.
The inspection year commenced Decem-
Der /, and following is comparative
statement:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-07-15

Van Phon Lee of Fragrant Hills, China
who graduated with high honors at Yale's
last commencement, was united in mar
riage on the eth inst, to Miss Elizabeth
Maud Jerome, n New Haven heiress. The
ceremony was quietly performed at the
residence of the brides mother.
Van Phon Lee first came to America I'm
1873 and resided for five years at Spring
field, Mass, after which he came TO New
Haven and spent four years in the Hop
kins grammar school, entering Yale in the
class of ~. After his freshman year he
was ordered back Go China by the govern
ment, which had sent him and other sons
OF prominent Chinese residents TO America
for an education. Before returning 20 his
native land Miss Jerome had fallen i'm love
with him and the couple were engaged.
The Chinaman became tired OF home and
surroundings, and at the first opportunity
he ran away and finally reached New liz.
ven and his sweetheart. After n wedding
trip az Narraganset Pier Mr.. and Mrs.
Van Phon Lee will reside in New Haven,
the groom intending TO enter the journal
istic fie o.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-07-15
N. Hartsr of Allia.cs; attorney .genersI.

N. Harter Of Alliance; attorney general,
WIN. Baker, Newark; member OF board OF
Public works. Carl A. Raeder OF Cleveland
The staff tics OF immigration at the port
of New York for the first six months OF
the current year show large increase in
comparison with the same portion of last
year. The figures are First six months
of 1856 l43, 7O1; first six months of lss7,
l12,G55 For the whole year 1856 there
were landed at Castle Garden 3OD9ls im-
migrants. If the immigration continue
for tho next six months at the increased
rate, this year will show an immigration
Of nearly 10000 persons.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-07-15

Prince Ferdinand Of Sake Coburg Gotha
has been elected prince of Bulgaria. If
the powers refuse to rec gnize his election
the sobranje intend to abrogate article 3
OF the Berlin treaty and proclaim the in
dependence of the country The prince is
at present at his mothers castle at Eben
thai, Austria.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-07-15
Attention Publishers.

Total .I,35l,2 ,5o25li l,59d2lO 1900
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-07-15

Prince Ferdinand Maximilian Charles
Leopold Marie, Duke of SAKE Coburg who
has just been elected 20 the throne OF Bull
garia, was born February ~, 1851. at Wen
the late Prince Augustus, duke OF SAKE
Coburg, and Princess Clemeutine, daugh
ter of Louis Philippe, king Of the French.
Prince Ferdinand has served as Lieutenant
in the Eleventh regiment Of Austrian
hussars, and now holds a similar rank in
the Hungarian Honved His serene high.
ness has Travelled much and is a good lin
gust.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12

The Middletown Constitution celebrated it's fftieth anniversary Saturday by issu- ing the Evening Journal, republican daily which contains good editorial matter and plenty of local news Its older local contemporaries will have to hustle.
 John F. Morris of South Main street has Scotch collie dog that is a terror to po- icemen. Some time ago an officer on the South Main street beat, struck the dog with his club, and ever since the intelligent ami nal always recognizes the brass buttons, and never fails to attack their wearers at every opportunity. All the officers invol- untarily grasp a firm hold of their clubs when they approach the dogs neighbor- hood.
 Foreman Severy, of the water company went out on tour yesterday to shut the
 water off from houses where the bills have
 not been paid. Last Wednesday there
 were nearly seventy delinquents, on Friday there were thirty five, Saturday evening | there were thirteen, and this morning the
 number had dwindled down to eight, and l tonight these will be without water. This | is the way the water people have of mak- i ing the people, ''come to time" and ex- perience has taught that it works effectual- | ly. It results in the people paying the bills and the establishing of their credit. | In some cases where there is dispute as | to who shall pay for the supply, it is some time before there is a settlement Ere
 quently the landlord wants to get rid of his tenants and resorts to this method. The
 water is shut off, the tenants move out, the landlord settles and more desirable party
 moves in.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12
YOUTHFUL BURGLARS.
They Enter Grocery, but Do Not Get
 Away with Their Booty.

They Enter Grocery, but Do NoC 1eC
 Away with Their Booty.
 Nine-year-old Hugh Mungavin, whose mo- ther lives at Al Bishop street, was prisoner in the police court this morning. He was ac- cused of burglarizing Spencer & Pier pont's store. Hugh is small for hls age, and is what the women would call "a cute little thing" He had spent the night on a settle in the female department of the po- lice station. He admitted that he, with another boy, named George Tracey-"a bigger boy than me-" he said-entered the store about 6:30 o'clock Sunday evening. Tracey, he said, cut out broken light of glass in the front window and crawled into the store. Somebody. entered the store and Tracey escaped through the win dow and he was caught.
 MT Pierpont and MT Wilder, clerk, tes- tified to hearing noise in the store as they were about to enter by the front door. Wilder went to the back door and MT Pier pont entered by the front door and caught young Mungavin. The boy was not fright ened by being locked up and brought into court. He was timid but very polite, and standing by the side of his mothor, 8 | woman who has evidently had her share o1 the burdens of this life, innocently re lated the story of the burglary. The boys had put up in paper bags quantity of ex tracts cakes and candy, which were found on the counter. The court adjourned tht | case until tomorrow morning when thu relatives of the Tracey boy agreed to have him in court. Mungavin was liberated un | til the same time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12
CALLED ''ROD' A SCOUNDREI, Attorney E. F. Cole Reproved by Judge
 Bradstrcet To-day.

Attorney Henry B. Graves for Roderick Atwood, and Attorney E. F. Cole for Curtiss, appeared before Judge Brad street in the district conrt this afternoon to have the costs filed in the case of Curtis ct al, vs Atwood, which was recently tried before Judge Torrance in the superior court. The question was as to what the costs should be in the district court.
 MT Atwood, it was claimed had paid Judge Munson, MT Coles former partner, the bill of costs in the district court after it was appealed to the supreme court A letter written by Arthur D. Warner of Woodbury under date of December l, 1887, was put in evidence. It stated that the writer had heard MT, Cole say that the costs had been paid. Attorney Cole claimed that the returning of the case to the dis trlct court made it necessary to pay the costs a second time. Attorney Graves re- quested that MT. Atwood be allowed to make statement. That individual pulled bundle of paper out of his pocket and began by stating that he had Judge Nun sons receipt for $42 "A
 ''I move that man be put in as a wit ness," interrupted MT. Cole. ''Td like to get that scoundrel under oath"
 MT Cole, you ought not to use such language, reprovingly interposed the court
 Atwood was then sworn, and testified to paying the bill, but MT Cole asked him only few questions on the cross-examina- tlOn. Decision was reserved
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12
OFFICER BRICKEL'S DISCOVERY. He Finds a Saloon Keeper Doing a Good
 Sunday Business.

Officer Brickel, who is doing duty on South Main street, stood in front of Coun- cilman McMahon's meat market, at the corner of Grand street, yesterday after noon. He noticed people coming and go- ing in the vicinity of Morris Fitzgerald's s place, at 10 Union street, and, concluding that there could be no lawful motive for people to move in that direction, con- cluded to follow seven fellows who passed the rear of the building. He arrived at the back door just as 8 man was about to close it, and gained admittance Passing through the kitchen, he made the way un- interrupted through two doors, and found himself in the bar-room. There was ar ranged at one end of the bar lamp in a tin case, so that it threw a sufficient light on the bar to see to make change. There were about twenty persons in the bar room, smoking and drinking, and there was every evidence that Fitzgerald was doing thriving Sunday business. The officer was in uniform, and was not on his own or anybody else's account watching the saloon, but seeing men going in and out of the yard, and believing that the law was being violated, did what was his duty, not even resorting to strategy to apprehend the proprietor The case was reported to Prosecuting Agent Colley, and Fitzgerald will be prosecuted for violating the Sum- day liquor law. His case will probably come up in the police court tomorrow morning. Morris Murray, who keeps a saloon at 157 East Main street, will also be tried at the same time for violation of the Sunday law.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12

CTATE OF CONNECTICUT New Haven Coun- D ty, ss Waterbury, Dec 10th, A. D. 1887. Upon the complaint of said Jennie CorcOran praying for reasons therein set forth for divorce now pending returnable on the 1st Tuesday. of January 1888 before the superior court in and for day of January, 18S8 It appearing to and being found by the subscrb from the state-gone to parts unknown. Therefore ordered, that notice of the pendency of said complaint be given said defendant, by publishing this order in the EVENING DEMocRAM d newspaper printed in Waterbury, three weeks ek; day of December 1887, by some proper officer or indifferent person.
 EDWARD F. COLE Assistant Clerk of the Superior Court for New Haven County.
 New Haven County ss., Waterbury, December 18th, 1887.
 The within and foregoing is a true and attested copy of the original complaint, citation and order of notice Attest,
 WILLIAM DUNCAN,
 Constable of the Town of Waterbury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12
CORRESPONDENCE.
Commissioners and Contrac


 To the Editor of the DEMocRAT;
 I see by last evenings issue of your paper that your editorial casts unneeded reflec- tions upon the management of public boards. I we'll understand that it is a difficult matter to satisfy the public in every respect while acting in accordance with ones own judgment, and the best in= terest, of the public, but when memher of any board consoientiously discharges his official trust as he would in matter of his own business and votes for measures ac- cording to his best judgment I think it about all that the majority of voters ask.
 There are some few chronic fault-fnders who succeed in reaching public positions who make parade of their particular vir- tues, and when the ma jority of board of which they may happen to be a member don't do exactly as they want them to, why everything and everybody becomes corrupt from the narrowness of their version and they make it a particular feature to denounce everything.
 Your editorial may have been actuated by the best of motives, but it is hardly fair or just to apply it to some of the recent doings of the board of fire commissioners. I am not aware of any action of that board but that will bear the closest scrutiny and if there is anything wrong I for one am not bid for supplies needed by the department is a trifle higher than some others and that it is economy to use such material it is my privilege to so vote and shall always do so, whether it pleases or displeases any other member of the board
 So long as I have the honor to represent this community in any public capacity l shall continue to discharge my duty as understand it and for the best interests of the public. I most cordially subscribe to the sentiment that "a public office is a public trust"
 MILES F. CONNOLLY. nononnl,o,. 1l 1907
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12
THE WORLD OF SPORTS,

George Keefe, who pitched for the Hart ford's last season, has signed with Troy.
 Jack Campana will probably play in the outfeld for Omaha.
 Hartford defeated Bridgeport at Hart ford Saturday night, to 3.
 Clarkson declares that he will either play ball in Boston next season, or retire from the profession.
 Monroe and Cornell, of last seasons Danburys, have signed with Dan Shannon s Kalamazoo club.
 "Old Reliable" Jack Burke, of New Britain, will play with the Salems next season.
 Waterbury and Bridgeport last week lost two out of three games, Hartford won four games, and Meriden lost every game.
 Polo at the rink tonight Hartford vs Waterburys. The Hartfords won four straight games last week, and will make the home team do some lively hustling.
 Murphy of Hartford and Leary of New ford pool tournament. George l.. Pease of this city stands fifth. The games this week promise to be interesting and exciting. The games tonight will be between Pease and SandersOn. ....-..
 Says Pittsburg correspondents ''Beecher writes that he would like to sign. He says he will bring his family here and play good ball. President Nimick is undecided what to do with the Hartford man. There is no doubt Beecher is good player when he takes care of himself, and he promises to do this"
 Roger Connor surprised an immense audience at San Francisco the other day. by knocking the ball over the right field fence, in a game with the Greenwoods. The feat had never before been accom- plished. Mike Kelly won pocketful of money, having made several bets that Roger would perform the feat, during the series of games.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12
ENTERTAINMENTS.
JACQUES OPERA HOJrsE


 Under the Gaslight, that grand spec tacular drama which has been presented with such remarkable success in nearly every city in the country, will be pre- sented again at the opera house tomorrow evening. The company is under the man agement of P. T. Turner, and the same thorough cast that gave the piece here Thanksgiving will appear tomorrow even ing. It is undoubtedly the finest company that has ever presented this piece outside of metropolitan theatres.
 James Roach will appear at the opera house in Dan Darcy Thursday night. Says the New York Times: "James Con- nor Roach acted Dan Darcy in his own play of that name last night before a large and critical audience. His character is that of a good-hearted Irishman, with the shrewdness and humor of his race. The subject of the play is unhackneyed.o
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12
MERIDEN LOSES A GAME.
Waterbury Beats the Silver City Tear
 in Close Contest

With Babbitt at goal and Macomber as second rush, the Waterbury polo team de- feated the Meridens in their own rink Sat urday night, 3 to 9 setting the Silver City team at second place.
 1.-The newly constructed White Wings promise to make the other league clubs look out for their positions, if last nights game was any pointer. ''-Sunday Register
 .'Tbe brass City team has been mater 'Aiiy strengthened since their last appear ance in Meridcn, and in Cunningham and Macomber it has two hard working rushers. Hill has improved at center, Fraizer proves strong barrier at half back, and the new goal tender, Babbitt, is on the alert for all balls that come his way. ."-Sunday Union.